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07-23-2016, 06:03 PM | #41 |
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07-23-2016, 10:48 PM | #42 |
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Wow! Where have I been? I guess I've been sniffing too many Babbitt fumes tearing 5 old blocks apart to get one good one. I am an engine builder and just found out about this today from waxhead in Australia.... I would like to get in line for one asap. I have a 170 HP Miller build for my roadster going and could put one of these to the test. I know these will sell especially when you get the iron one going.
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07-24-2016, 06:35 AM | #44 | |
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07-24-2016, 07:27 AM | #46 | |
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I have 3 iron castings to make and one aluminum. As the word gets out and this gains momentum I hope there will be sales enough to make it all worth the effort. Tod |
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07-24-2016, 07:46 AM | #48 |
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I think this project will be well worth the effort Tod. I know Turlockmachine, did an article on them. They have built several engines for the folks that have traveled with me and they are holding up well. Probably be a good customer for you on the west coast. I know Scotty and you have been in contact and he will be stopping in soon, looking forward to putting an article in the Model A Times with pictures and video of your running engine!
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07-24-2016, 07:59 AM | #49 | |
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Looking forward to working with reputable dealers and hearing their input. Also, we have the engine still in place waiting for Scotty. Sorry, but my shop is still a mess. Tod |
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07-24-2016, 08:32 AM | #50 |
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Don't worry about the mess you should see my shop! LOL If you want to introduce your block to the west coast, I have an inside booth at the Turlock, CA swap meet it is put on by the local Model A club and is one of the largest swapmeets on the West Coast, the last week end of January. You can set up a display block and talk to lots of Model A folks that weekend. If you think it would be something you would be interested in Scotty could haul some stuff back for you saving the shipping. |
07-24-2016, 09:05 AM | #51 |
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Mine is one of the Genesis versions, I think they were cast in Indianapolis right? I met you back around 2001 at the all Ford show in Columbus I think. Glad to see you are making Model A blocks. How about making a 5 main Model T block in your spare time?
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07-24-2016, 09:21 AM | #52 | |
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I hear there is no market for T blocks. The "spare time" part made me laugh out loud. Thanks. Always good to keep in touch with guys from past projects. Hope all is well. Tod |
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07-27-2016, 11:06 AM | #53 |
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I picked up the first aluminum block yesterday at the foundry after heat treat. I will start pecking away at that one while I am getting ready to cast the first aluminum 5 main block.
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07-27-2016, 12:23 PM | #54 |
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Tod, efforts like what you are doing with this block project, will ensure the future of the Model A hobby for a long long time.
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07-27-2016, 12:37 PM | #55 |
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Sounds great to me! Any cost estimates when they are put into production?
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07-27-2016, 04:12 PM | #56 |
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07-28-2016, 06:44 AM | #57 |
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What great undertaking. Wow, well done. This should help a lot of people.
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